Blue Glazed Vase by Yotaro Takemura

Width: 12.0cm Height: 22.5cm

A conversation with Shigeo Takemura and Yotaro Takemura

Blue Glazed Vase by Yotaro Takemura: A contemporary work of art

Takemura Yotaro's "Blue Glazed Vase" is a modern masterpiece with a beautiful combination of stable form and vibrant color. The pale blue color, with a translucent feel like soda, gives off a fresh glow and has the power to draw the viewer in. This vase is beautiful even without flowers in it, and its shape is stable enough to resemble a sake bottle, yet it is a harmonious blend of delicacy and strength.

Stability and beauty of shape

The "Blue Glazed Vase" stands out for its stability, given its cylindrical shape. Its sturdy form, like a sake bottle, is functional, yet beautiful and fits seamlessly into any space. Even without flowers inside, the shape alone is visually satisfying, making it an outstanding ornamental piece. Takemura Yotaro's works are characterized by designs that perfectly combine function and beauty, and this vase is one such example.

The allure of vibrant colors

The most distinctive feature of Takemura Yotaro's "Blue Glazed Vase" is its fresh blue color, almost like soda . The transparent pale blue color reflects the light and shows various expressions, and its beauty changes depending on the angle from which it is viewed. The vividness of this color is the result of Takemura Yotaro's unique glazing technique, and it gives the feeling of being cut out of a part of nature. Putting flowers in it brings out the color even more, creating a refreshing feeling that colors the entire space.

Coexistence of delicacy and strength

The charm of the "Blue Glazed Vase" is the wonderful coexistence of delicacy and strength. Takemura Yotaro's style is characterized by incorporating modern sensibilities while preserving traditional techniques. This vase leaves a strong impression on viewers, with its sophisticated form and vibrant colors coexisting without being overly assertive. Although simple, this piece reveals new charms every time you look at it, and it can be said to open a new page in contemporary ceramics.

Yotaro Takemura and "Dainichi Kiln"

Takemura Yotaro runs Dainichigama with his father Shigeo. Located in Kyoto's Yamashina district, this pottery studio has pursued innovative techniques and designs while preserving the traditions of Kiyomizu ware. Their works are characterised by free-thinking that is not confined to traditional materials, such as using glazes made from compounds rather than plant ash. Their technique of "fukikake" involves spraying the glaze onto the surface, creating a unique rough texture and striped patterns.

Dainichigama is located at the foot of Mount Minami-Dainichi and is a pottery studio with over 40 years of history . Inside the studio, there are a wheel, a kiln, and homemade tools, and Takemura Yotaro creates new pieces every day. Having grown up in such a studio environment, Takemura Yotaro's works often skillfully combine traditional techniques with modern design, and each piece is made with deep emotion and handwork.

Conclusion: The "Blue Glazed Vase" is beautiful even without flowers

Takemura Yotaro's "Blue Glazed Vase" is a modern masterpiece that retains its beauty even without flowers in it . Its stable form and refreshing, soda-like pale blue color have the effect of tightening up any space just by placing it in a room. This vase is a work that highlights Takemura Yotaro's approach of fusing tradition and modernity, and is sure to continue to provide new discoveries and inspiration to viewers.

This vase is highly regarded not just as a vessel, but as a work of modern ceramic art , and its charm will surely be loved by many people for all time.

Biography of Yotaro Takemura

Born in Yamashina, Kyoto in 1981
2009: Graduated from Kyoto Prefectural Pottery Technical College, Molding Course
2010: Completed the Kyoto City Industrial Testing Center Ceramics Training Course Started making pottery with his father, Shigeo, at Dainichi Kiln
2011: Selected for the 40th "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition" National Culture Festival Kyoto 2011 Art Exhibition "Crafts" Encouragement Award
2012: Selected for the 41st "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition" Selected for the Kyoto Art and Crafts Biennale
2013: Selected for the 42nd "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition" Solo exhibition at Takashimaya Kyoto store, Art and Craft Salon
2014: Selected for the 43rd "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition"
2015: Selected for the 44th "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition"
2016: Selected for the 45th "Japanese Traditional Crafts Kinki Exhibition"